(construction, engineering) A contractor hired to manage a project and to hire subcontractors. (If a customer serves as their own general contractor then this means they undertake the management tasks and the hiring of subcontractors.)

A person working independently, under a contract; a self-employed person.

(military, US) A civilian in a war zone who performs the tasks of an armed soldier under the Geneva Convention.

plural of contractor combatant

A general contractor.

A general contractor.

(historical) A person hired to remove dust and debris from yards, etc.

plural of private military contractor

Synonym of mercenary